Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in southern France
Summary
A fast-moving wildfire in southern France burned 1,700 hectares and forced nearly 400 people to evacuate their homes. Around 1,000 firefighters and several aircraft worked to control the fire amid very dry weather and extreme fire risk.Key Facts
- The wildfire occurred in the Var region, between Marseille and Nice.
- Flames spread rapidly, moving down Gros Bessillon mountain quicker than expected.
- Evacuations were ordered in villages including Cotignac, Montfort-sur-Argens, Correns, Ponteves, and Sillans-la-Cascade.
- Nearly 1,000 firefighters fought the fire using over 100 water and fire retardant drops from planes and helicopters.
- More than 2,300 homes experienced power outages because of the fire.
- The dry weather and ongoing heatwaves increased the risk and severity of wildfires in France this year.
- Since the start of 2026, nearly 40,000 hectares have burned in France, which is more than the entire previous year.
- Other fires were active in the French Alps and on the island of Corsica around the same time.
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